Director of Manufacturing and Operations

6 days ago


Richmond, Illinois, United States Leica Biosystems Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Director of Operations to lead our manufacturing organization in Richmond, IL. As a key member of our Operations Leadership team, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, and Facilities & Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deploy an overarching manufacturing strategy for the Richmond site, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead the expansion of manufacturing capabilities for the Richmond site, maintaining a focus on seamless integration of new manufacturing lines and ensuring scalability and optimization of resources for sustainable growth.
  • Partner with our Global Supply Chain Organization for efficient demand planning and phase-in/phase-out of products.
  • Provide senior leadership to Operations/Manufacturing, EHS & Facilities teams, ensuring team development, engagement, and collaboration across the organization.
  • Maintain high standards of operational excellence, including quality, regulatory compliance, delivery, and working capital metrics.
  • Achieve consistent on-time delivery of Engineering projects through strong project management and risk management.
  • Drive margin expansion through structured approaches to materials and labor productivity improvement.
  • Implement Danaher Business Systems throughout the manufacturing operations.
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree, or equivalent relevant experience, required; MA/MS degree, or equivalent relevant experience, preferred.
  • Minimum 10-15 years proven leadership in a Manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in Lean Enterprise business system/environment, including Daily Management, Kaizen, and structured Problem-Solving processes.
  • Deep understanding and minimum 5 years' experience in FDA-regulated or other highly-regulated industries.
  • Direct management of annual budgets of minimum $10M and/or business/products generating minimum $100M, with a proven track record of shareholder value creation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Diagnostics and/or Medical Device Industry experience.
  • Understanding of the complexities of working in an industry where compliance to regulation is a must.
  • Leading teams and driving change in a global matrixed organization.
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.



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